Track and electrical/DCC
DCC turntable wiring
I have a complex and, I believe, rather unique question about DCC. I am a tinkerer and plan to build my own locomotive turntable. The turntable will not have a reverse loop controller. The question I have is if I supply DCC separately to the track that is on the turntable, soldering wire to each side of the track, when the table turns 180 degrees I will have a continuity issue (having created a reverse loop). However if I have an on/off switch to the rails on the turn table and switch it "off" and have a second on/off DCC powered switch with the wirin
atlas turnouts - whats the common feeling
im in the process of massing many turnouts for my layout. ive been scooping up some peco and walthers units on ebay. however, i notice the atlas units are almost half the price... is there that much of a difference in performance and quality? i plan on using insulated frogs for my dcc
Bluetooth train control
Had this come across my facebook feed...sounds interesting bluetooth control of trains. i have not read the whole webpage just a small video on their kickstarter page. This is not me supporting them just putting it out there if any of you have seen this yet. Www.monocacytrains.com
Which wire do you use for feeders to the rails?
I am planning to solder a feeder to every piece of rail on my DCC-powere HO-layout. Short lengths might be soldered to a rail next to it.
The feeders will be connected to a european style terminalor or perhaps suitcaseconnectors out on the line. Longest run willl be ca two feet, most probably shorter.
Tight Flangway on Peco HO Turnout
I discovered today that I have a tight flangway on one of my peco turnouts.
I'm looking for suggestions on repairing it in place.
The red square shows the area of tightness. My NMRA track gauge can almost stand up on it's own between the 2 points marked perpendicular to the track..
Any help is appreciated!
- Bill
DC vs DCC in the same locomotive........
..........I have always wanted to be able to show people how much better a given locomotive runs with DCC vs DC. I had just the chance lately when I re-motored and tuned up an old New Jersey Custom Brass O scale Alco S-1 for a friend.
need help choosing a new transformer/power pack
ok so im using life like power loc track and the transformer i use to power the track/layout is old it came with the lot of track when the wife bought it for me as a surprise xmas gift last year so i have no idea how old it is. any how do i have to use a life like transformer or can i use any brand to power my layout also what specs should i look for as far as max amp output my layout is on a 5.5x4.5 base plate i am in the usa also this is standard track non DCC aka i dont use or run digital command control
engine slows down when reaching sections of track any ideas
ok so i have a steam engine and a diesel engine both engines are in 100% working order and they run perfectly fine on my layout how ever i have noticed, that when the engines reach certain sections of track they slow down and the lights that are on the engines blink a little almost as if there not getting full power any ideas whats causing this and how to fix it? i did try cleaning the track so far nadda
edit im using life like power loc and non DCC
mth dcs system
Hey guys i just ran into a good deal on a mth dcs system well i think it is a good deal on the back of the unit it is a 13a will this work on ho scale or just o scale? also can i use dcs and digitrax on same track if i have one system powered up at a time? thanx for the help!! Andy
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